{"product_id":"pure-illumination-art-deco-french-platinum-old-european-cut-diamond-marquise-ring-adr302","title":"Pure Illumination - Art Deco French Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Marquise Ring (ADR302)","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure Illumination - Art Deco French Platinum Natural 'Old European Cut' Diamond Marquise Ring. This exquisite ring is crafted from platinum, tested and confirmed. Featuring 15 natural 'Old European Cut' diamonds,(a characteristic of Edwardian and Art Deco era jewelry) Art Deco era styling, and high quality craftsmanship. There a 3 expertly claw-set glowing diamonds housed in a central marquise shaped bezel setting, surrounded by a sea of old-cut diamonds throughout the ring. The diamonds are bright, white and sparkling. The ring exhibits raised settings, and milgrain decoration, which gives the ring dimension, and exquisite detail. The shoulders of the ring have a lovely 'hand-chased' detail , adding even more beauty to the piece.  The shank is solid, smooth, and polished, which allows for easy sizing. This Art Deco era  piece is very special, truly a ring to be enjoyed and treasured for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Stunning design, and wonderfully preserved. A true heirloom piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the ring. Contemporary appraisals do not reflect the value of antique jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eearliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6261204865848521316\"\u003eThe Old European Cut, a historic diamond cut, evolved in Europe and gained popularity between 1890 and 1930, serving as a precursor to the modern Round Brilliant cut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6261204865848522225\"\u003eIt's characterized by its round shape, high crown, and a small table, offering a unique charm due to being hand-cut. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6261204865848523134\"\u003eThis cut was especially popular during the Edwardian and Art Deco periods.\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"0a807886-03c2-41cf-a02c-a9b9aa0ec9a3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"6261204865848523134\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"0a807886-03c2-41cf-a02c-a9b9aa0ec9a3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003eIn 1953, GIA formally created its diamond grading system, known as the 4 C's. The 4 Cs of diamond quality are the universally recognized diamond grading system still to be used today.  1n 1955, GIA presented its first diamond grading reports, which became the hallmark of grading reports in the diamond industry. Before this time in antiquity clients did not care about diamond grading. It was based more so on the size of the diamonds ( according to budget) , style, and sentiment.  This ring is a wonderful rare example of the Art Deco era, just beautiful! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name is derived from the Spanish platina, meaning \"silver.\" Platinum was \u003cb\u003ediscovered in South America independently by Antonio de Ulloa in 1735 and by N.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWood in 1741\u003c\/b\u003e, but it had been in use by pre-Columbian natives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatinum is one of the rarest metals in the world.  It is more expensive than gold because only 160 tons of platinum are mined annually, as apposed to 1500 tons of gold. Also platinum is more dense than gold, so the same ring will weigh significantly more in platinum than gold (precious metals are priced by weight). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"8502046686670236489\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art Deco jewelry period flourished from the 1920s to the 1930s, characterized by \u003cspan class=\"M5tQyf\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=3d188af4942300d6\u0026amp;q=bold+geometric+shapes\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGysjA5u2PAxUqCTQIHWqmCxQQxccNegQIAhAC\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfB_hKdkiknkyFGhY4ai2Qu0r7AN8myzvrkKcMGpAS-j8q4nRfKvdW9p_MQJIyjzrOelUjQ3cObWHe83wjxje6EIfXpA-7KhPiOKwO4PTYoHQ0E6HVyTbHf9ajq8J3WyOlQ\u0026amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebold geometric shapes\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"M5tQyf\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=3d188af4942300d6\u0026amp;q=strong+symmetry\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGysjA5u2PAxUqCTQIHWqmCxQQxccNegQIAhAD\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfB_hKdkiknkyFGhY4ai2Qu0r7AN8myzvrkKcMGpAS-j8q4nRfKvdW9p_MQJIyjzrOelUjQ3cObWHe83wjxje6EIfXpA-7KhPiOKwO4PTYoHQ0E6HVyTbHf9ajq8J3WyOlQ\u0026amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estrong symmetry\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e and streamlined forms, a stark contrast to the softer, naturalistic Art Nouveau style that preceded it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"8502046686670233912\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey influences included \u003cspan class=\"M5tQyf\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=3d188af4942300d6\u0026amp;q=Cubism\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGysjA5u2PAxUqCTQIHWqmCxQQxccNegQIChAB\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfB_hKdkiknkyFGhY4ai2Qu0r7AN8myzvrkKcMGpAS-j8q4nRfKvdW9p_MQJIyjzrOelUjQ3cObWHe83wjxje6EIfXpA-7KhPiOKwO4PTYoHQ0E6HVyTbHf9ajq8J3WyOlQ\u0026amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CAoQAQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCubism\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e the discovery of \u003cspan class=\"M5tQyf\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"DTlJ6d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=safari\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=3d188af4942300d6\u0026amp;q=Tutankhamun%27s+tomb\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiGysjA5u2PAxUqCTQIHWqmCxQQxccNegQIChAC\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfB_hKdkiknkyFGhY4ai2Qu0r7AN8myzvrkKcMGpAS-j8q4nRfKvdW9p_MQJIyjzrOelUjQ3cObWHe83wjxje6EIfXpA-7KhPiOKwO4PTYoHQ0E6HVyTbHf9ajq8J3WyOlQ\u0026amp;csui=3\" data-hveid=\"CAoQAg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTutankhamun's tomb\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e and industrial advancements, while popular materials featured platinum, white gold, diamonds, and colorful gemstones like onyx, emeralds, and rubies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Face of Ring 20.00 mm x 17.00 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone Size: Diamond (Old European Cut) .83 carats  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4.35 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing Size: 6 1\/2 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41514033315898,"sku":null,"price":5495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7199_631ee872-e368-4391-9f02-153c40efd974.jpg?v=1783666686","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/pure-illumination-art-deco-french-platinum-old-european-cut-diamond-marquise-ring-adr302","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}